Strength & Conditioning

The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most...

Improving flexibility doesn’t have to involve long, intense stretching sessions or uncomfortable static holds. In fact, many people are discovering that short, targeted movements can be far more effective for keeping their muscles healthy and their joints moving freely. One...

Busy parents, caregivers, and working adults juggling deadlines, commutes, and family needs often hit the same wall: energy drops, stress stays high, and healthy intentions get pushed to “later.” The hardest part of modern work-life balance health strategies is that...

I'm 63 and I've been an athlete my whole life. Running, skiing, cycling, Pilates—if it involved movement, I was all in. But somewhere in my mid-50s, my body started sending me different messages. The endless cardio that used to work...

For swimmers looking to shave seconds off their times without adding hours in the pool, dryland training offers a powerful solution. In a recent video, three simple yet highly effective exercises are introduced that target the core mechanics of swimming:...

Coming off the World Series means it is pre-season baseball for the high school athletes. Most are coming off a fall season. Some are coming off a fall sport (football, soccer, cross country, etc.). Finally, some are younger athletes who...

As a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years experience, I’ve worked with athletes in numerous sports. Over the years I’ve noticed a hierarchy of which sports’ athletes are the most and least enthusiastic to participate in strength training....

You don’t need to be an elite runner to benefit from eating more plant-based foods. In fact, you don’t need to be a runner at all. Adding more plant-based foods to your plate can help to fuel your walk, pickle...

What are the benefits of organized sports? Participation in organized sports provides several benefits beyond improving your physical fitness. Joining a team or league instills a sense of community and belonging. Knowing that someone is expecting you to show up...

There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running...